Plea For Male Mentors In Auckland Region

The Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) is
seeking male mentors to volunteer two hours a month for a
year, to help develop the potential of a young New Zealander
through the organisations flagship programme, Project
K.

“Our last mentor training saw only one male
attending,” says Lisa Easte, Project K Mentor Inquiries
Co-ordinator for Auckland. “We would like to increase the
number of males that come to our next training in Takapuna
on July 19th & 26th. The first commitment is the training
only and from there a decision can be made to continue or
not.”

As a leading organisation managing three proven
programmes (Kiwi Can, Project K and Stars) designed to lift
the skills, motivations and achievements of young New
Zealanders, FYD frequently witnesses the amazing
contributions young people make to society.

“Given the
opportunity and with the right support it’s amazing what
young people can achieve,” says FYD co-founder Graeme
Dingle.

A Project K student said this about their
relationship with their mentor, “My mentor is fantastic
and always there to help and have a laugh with, they’re
like part of the family. They have helped me achieve so
much, like getting my first job, encouraging me and helping
me study for my driver’s license and keeping me on track
with my goals.”

For more information on the
Foundation for Youth Development and its programmes: Project
K, Stars and Kiwi Can, please visit
www.fyd.org.nz.

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